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Crispy Cheese Crusted Fish with Baby Potatoes Made Easy

Crispy Cheese Crusted Fish with Baby Potatoes
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A delicious recipe for Crispy Cheese Crusted Fish with Baby Potatoes, featuring perfectly baked fish fillets with a cheesy crust, served alongside roasted baby potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut or haddock)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated hard cheese (like Parmesan or mature cheddar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling or pan-frying)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cheese sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for cheese sauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for cheese sauce)
  • Salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg (for cheese sauce)
  • Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (for potatoes)
  • Salt and black pepper (for potatoes)
  • Chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray cut-side down. Roast for 30–35 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  2. Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko, cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each fillet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the cheesy breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet or skillet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, or pan-fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, bring to a simmer until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Place a crispy fish fillet on each plate with a spoonful of hot cheese sauce underneath. Add roasted baby potatoes on the side and garnish everything with chopped chives or herbs.

Notes

  • Use firm white fish to hold shape while cooking.
  • Don’t skip the cheese in the breadcrumb mix — it creates a crisp, nutty crust.
  • Leftover sauce? Pour over veggies or pasta the next day.

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